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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Scotts Valley fire crews afford the new county radio system?
  • When will PG&E drones be flying over Scotts Valley neighborhoods?
  • Scotts Valley man charged in 2012 Soquel killing after long probe

Also on today's calendar: Cliburn Sensation Clayton Stephenson perform and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Santa Cruz County supervisors approve RING communications system amid cost, public access concerns (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley has formally joined Santa Cruz County’s new $28 million RING emergency radio system, which promises far better coverage and coordination across local agencies. While officials say the upgrade is critical, Scotts Valley’s fire chief and other rural departments warn projected subscriber costs could split fire agencies onto separate systems unless more funding help is found in coming years.
   

2. PG&E drones to inspect Central Coast power lines ahead of winter storms (ksbw.com) — PG&E will be flying drones over Scotts Valley and other nearby communities in the coming weeks to inspect power lines before winter storms hit. Crews will photograph only PG&E equipment, especially in hard-to-reach areas, to spot maintenance issues or vegetation that could cause outages, with inspections lasting 10–40 minutes per location and not affecting power service.
   

3. Arrest Made in 2012 Homicide Case in Santa Cruz County (crimevoice.com) — A Scotts Valley resident has been arrested in connection with a 2012 homicide in Soquel, following a lengthy Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office investigation. The 63-year-old suspect, already in county jail on other matters, now faces a murder charge and is being held without bail ahead of a January 2026 preliminary hearing.
   

4. Scotts Valley boys basketball stuns PCS with layup at the buzzer to open Pirates Treasure tournament at Harbor (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley High’s boys basketball team edged Pacific Collegiate 43-42 on a last-second layup to open the Pirates Treasure tournament at Harbor High, with several Falcons players posting big performances. The roundup also highlights other boys and girls basketball and soccer results from nearby schools, giving Scotts Valley fans context on how regional rivals are faring this week.
   

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  • Please take this seriously and discuss with your friends and family.
    A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from 7 AM Wednesday through 10 PM Friday for all Pacific Coast beaches. Expect sneaker waves and dangerous rip… (Nextdoor )
  • Hey all!
    Good morning! Is anybody interested in learning how to paint miniatures? I've been painting for a bit and I'd love to introduce others to the hobby. (Nextdoor North Scotts Valley)
  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Scotts Valley. Apply here.
  • University of California Santa Cruz posted a job opening for Music Department: Music Theory & Composition Lecturer Pool in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotts Valley here.

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